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Bicycles & Accessories Wellgo Pedals Apple, other Bicycles

This recall involves 18 models of womens and mens Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. Public or Publicbikes.com is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal badge at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The Apple model, which has no badge, is also included. The word Wellgo is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.

Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.

Problem:

The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Product Numbers Recalled:

About 4,100

If You Own This Product:

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.

Consumer Contact:

For additional information, please contact Public Bikes toll-free at (855) 840-1400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.publicbikes.com

Incidents/Injuries:

Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.